Curated Collection — Nostalgia Series
Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #99
Featuring engaging stories that you may enjoy as well
Dear avid readers and fellow Friends of Medium, I hope you are well. I compiled 99 collections/lists, giving you reading options from different topics. It is short, but I believe there is something for everyone. I aim to find valuable stories buried under the dust for your enjoyment. I want to increase views and the engagement rate among avid readers as much as possible to support our authentic and inspiring authors.
Here is important news by ILLUMINATION editors who interviewed Dr Yildiz about a new policy for the writers of the Lampshade of ILLUMINATION who can no longer monetize their AI-generated content. I believe all writers can gain insights from this valuable interview.
Lately, I have been extra busy with publishing as the Illumination submissions grew significantly due to two editors needing a break, so my collection is a bit short. We also added many more writers today and I introduce them at the end of this collection so you may start exploring their profiles and stories. It takes a lot of time to add so many writers.
Recently, I wrote a short and important story to inform the public that intermittent fasting would not increase the risk of heart disease by 91%. I noticed that the research was funded by China.
Here’s what Dr Mehmet Yildiz wrote about this issue.
As a writer and reader, if you want to be rich, I found an amazing business opportunity. But of course, it is a scam 😊 Thus, I wrote it satirically to give you some ideas and a few chuckles. Please don’t take it seriously.
Recently, I wrote about an important public health issue. I featured a story that touched my heart as an inspiration source. I shared it with my family and friends, and they loved it.
I am pleased that Dr Yildiz also wrote about cancer today. It is an eye-opening piece for the public about the benefits of exercise for preventing 13 types of cancers based on extensive research.
I also featured another great story. It might inspire you.
Quick Updates of our Pub Activities
I also give some quick updates for the writers and followers of our pubs that I learn from editors. Yesterday, we added many new writers. I introduced them in my previous collection.
Recently, Dr Yildiz wrote about the detrimental effects of hate speech on social platforms. As you may know, we don’t allow any harmful content in our publications. ILLUMINATION Does NOT Publish Content with Defamation, Discrimination, and Hate Speech. You may learn from his experience and thoughts.
Recently, we posted our new newsletter. It will be great for the new writers. We added some more new writers so you may find their profile at the end of this post and consider exploring their stories.
Our dear ILLUMINATION is four years old. By leveraging Aiden’s older video I penned a short story using my funny Aussie accent. I usually don’t speak or write like that. I hope you will enjoy it.
I wrote a story about my thoughts on bulk suspensions. You might have heard that Medium suspended many accounts. We wrote a short piece about it if you want to learn about the details.
Dr Yildiz shared his perspectives by looking at the suspension issue from both sides. His story made me more compassionate about both victims and Medium. As my account was suspended a few weeks ago, I know how painful it can feel. But the platform needs to remove useless leeches.
We had to deal with scammers trying to sell Medium’s claps and highlights on Fiverr. I checked that site and saw that 300+ others are selling them. Please be careful with these scammers, and always report them.
Aiden created a cool YouTube video for ILLUMINATION-Gaming readers and writers to delight them with some boost guidelines.
In a special episode, I shared some boosted stories I read. Some readers enjoy exceptional pieces so I add it here.
Aiden covers the new ones, and I focus on older stories to give readers a nostalgic experience. I add a few news ones, too, from my daily reading, or sometimes editors ping me to add exceptional stories. Each story is a gem worth your time. You may dive in, engage, and spread the word on social media so these stories can reach more readers. I tried to follow most writers I hadn’t met before, but the system stopped me after a while. I learned that I could follow only 150 writers a day, so I will try another day.
Aiden’s Collections
Here is his latest one with my friend’s link for anyone to read it. He has already created 115 collections, always finding gems from hidden corners.
Now another great editor, The Sturg joined the curation team and he posted his first and second well-designed collections. He put lots of effort into creating this. I know how challenging and time-consuming it is to create these collections. So please engage in his collections and share them on your socials.
Update on Boosting
If you are into boosting things, recently, Dr Yildiz answered frequently asked questions from writers and readers about the boost program on Medium, which gave me a few surprises as a writer and editor. I wish I had read something like this a year ago. No wonder none of my stories got boosted, causing me to pause writing, but he shows us hope.
Aiden featured our boosted stories, which I finished reading all of.
As a boost nominator, Aiden introduce stories of frequently boosted writers. So far, he did four and will post more as they can be helpful to new writers.
ILLUMINATION-Curators compiled our boosted stories. You may find exceptional stories from this. Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION Publications — V5. They also created a new Reader’s Club post with many great stories. ILLUMINATION Reading Club #9
Recent Interviews with Influential Writers
I found interesting interviews with writers and added them to a post so that you may find them easily. They are captivating and full of life lessons.
Influencing Non-Members to Become Members
You may check this open letter from Dr Mehmet Yildiz to non-members. He observed that a large number of readers and writers are non-members who do not contribute to the platform’s growth. I believe you will find his points valuable and relatable.
To influence non-members, I listed all the boosted stories I read last month and provided my thoughts, including some common patterns in these exceptional stories. You will love them. There is something for everyone, as these exceptionally well-written stories cover many topics and different writing styles.
Please Enjoy My favorite stories and Some Nominated Ones from ILLUMINATION publications.
As you may know, I mainly curate older stories but also read new ones and feature them.
Today, the most outstanding stories I found were from Rebecca Ruth Gould, PhD and Dr. Julian Barkan challenging the norms from different angles. I believe you will enjoy these thought-provoking stories.
Here are the other wonderful stories from my reading list.
Dyslipoproteinemia: Why an Abnormal LPIR Score Is the Best Indicator of Heart Disease Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Why Gaslighting Matters in the Healthcare Sector & How to Deal with It Effectively Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Here’s How I Improved My VO2max After My 60s with Persistence and Guidance. Mike Broadly, DHSc
Gaming, Fun, and Humor: The Lifelines That Rescued Me From Social Media’s Grip on My Life Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Gaming, Fun, and Humor: The Lifelines That Rescued Me From Social Media’s Grip on My Life Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Five Surefire Ways You Can Be Happy Right Now Tim Wright, Ph.D.
The Three Most Promising Longevity Drugs Don’t Play Nice With Exercise Dr. Lutz Kraushaar
A Ukrainian Woman’s First-Hand Account of Forced Labor in Nazi Germany Oksana Kukurudza’s Sunflowers Rarely Break
Working Hard and Doing the Right Thing Will No Longer Get You the American Dream Toni Crowe
You’re 2 Hours of Deep Work Before 9AM (For the Next 12 Months) Away from Making $100,000 a Year… Tim Denning
Gaming, Fun, and Humor: The Lifelines That Rescued Me From Social Media’s Grip on My Life Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Of Boosts, Sour Grapes, and W(h)ine Frances A. Chiu, Ph.D. | writing coach | editor
The Astonishing Case of Florida v Overton — The Catalyst for My Passion into Forensic Psychology Kurt Dillon
Here’s My Perfect Formula for Nailing My Audience Every Time Kyle Chastain
4 Well-Research Benefits of Trimethylglycine (TMG) as a Methyl Donor Addressing Homocysteine Dr Mehmet Yildiz
The Significance of Sleep: Lessons Learned from Two and a Half Years of Homelessness Lawson Wallace
20 All-Time Favorite Quotes That Inspire and Enlighten M Mainul Hasan
This Eye-Opening Condition For Mental Happiness Only Reveals Itself After Trying Serious Meditation Rami Dhanoa
When Slander Spreads In A Society — It Destroys The Greatest Social Capital,Which Is The Spirit Of… S.a.n.a.h
Are Companies promoting friendly guys or finding leaders? Sandeep Singh Balyan
How I finally reached my potential Sofia Wren Nitchie | Writing Coach
Crafting Consistency — Elevating the medium game Sooraj Mohammed
Here Are the 4 Ways I Always Practice To Feel Better Instantly Sufyan Maan, M.Eng
MTHFR Polymorphisms or Mutations: Getting Checked to Prevent Cardiovascular Issues Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Life is Short, But It’s Still Long Enough to Live on Your Own Terms Thomas Oppong
How I Tripled My Income in Less Than Two Years When Everyone Was Getting Laid Off… Usman Aslam
Asking for a Pay Rise Is a Humbling Experience and an Eye Opener Zed Bee
Black History Month: Recalling Repulsive Racial Realities David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸
A True Account of my Interaction With an Extraterrestrial Being Rebecca Romanelli
This Helped Her Make $400 In One Day From A New Website Stephanie A. James
A $78K Pay Cut Significantly Improved My Life Kylie van Gelder
10 Lifestyle Habits I Consistently Do To Stay Incredibly Healthy Melissa Scala • Holistic Nutrition Health Coach
Are You Gonna Miss Manual Transmissions When Electric Cars Take Over? Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Working Long-term in a Toxic Environment Is like Being in a Bad Relationship Janice Eastman
If you can’t write a short article, Are You Doomed? Jerry Pompilio
How the One Minute Daily Meditation Can Boost Your Brain Power Jessey Anthony
This Formerly Homeless Single Mom Became A Millionaire 400 Times Over Jessica Rabel
Cellular Responses to Ketosis: Can Cancer Cells Listen and Behave? Thank you for sharing it like all other posts that you read in this collection.
Thank you for reading these beautiful stories.
ILLUMINATION Reading Club #4 ILLUMINATION-Curators
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Links to My Previous Collections
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Introduction to New Writers
Now, let’s welcome the new writers who joined us recently. Please explore their stories, and if they resonate with you, you may connect with them. This is a great opportunity for writers and readers to meet and connect.
New writers, please read the onboarding pack in the attached intro before sending your stories. Photos are very important, so please check out the image handling policy to prevent returns.
Writer applications can be made via our registration portal. Please remember to add your Medium account ID.
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If you want to explore more from my life lessons? I compiled the links in a list to make it easy to find for you. Your feedback is important to me.